| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8486763 | Vaccine | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Macrophages infected with recombinant (r) BCG become apoptotic. ⺠Apoptotic vesicles contain antigenic cargo. ⺠Engulfment of apoptotic vesicles by dendritic cells results in crosspriming. ⺠Crosspriming leads to better T cell stimulation. ⺠Superior protection by rBCG involves crosspriming.
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Authors
Maura Farinacci, Stephan Weber, Stefan H.E. Kaufmann,